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Malaysian universities have different faculties that specialize in various academic disciplines. Below is a general list of faculties commonly found in public and private universities in Malaysia.

  1. Faculty of Business & Economics
  2. Faculty of Medicine
  3. Faculty of Law
  4. Faculty of Engineering
  5. Faculty of Science
  6. Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences
  7. Faculty of Built Environment
  8. Faculty of Dentistry

Higher Education in Malaysia

Foundation
Foundation programmes in Malaysia are one-year pre-university courses designed to prepare students for undergraduate (bachelor's) degrees.
Diploma
A Diploma is a 2 to 3-year academic and practical-based qualification that prepares students for employment or further studies in a Bachelor's Degree.
Bachelor
A Bachelor’s Degree is an undergraduate programme that usually takes 3 to 4 years to complete, depending on the field of study. It is the most common qualification for students who want to enter professional careers or pursue postgraduate studies.
Master Programme
A Master’s Degree is a postgraduate qualification that usually takes 1 to 2 years to complete. It allows students to specialize in a particular field and enhances career prospects, research opportunities, or progression to a PhD.
PhD Programme
A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is the highest academic qualification, focusing on original research and advanced knowledge in a specific field. It typically takes 3 to 5 years to complete, depending on whether it is full-time or part-time.